Nursing Assistant | Observation Unit | Days | PRN

UF Health; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital in Central Florida is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Observation Unit with compassionate, hands-on patient care during the night shift.

Under the direction of Registered Nurses, you will assist with basic nursing procedures, help with patient comfort, and keep the environment clean, safe and organized.

Education includes High School Diploma or GED; Florida CNA license preferred and BLS required; English reading, writing and speaking is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Post-high school specialized training is preferred.
• Florida CNA license is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient care by providing basic physical care and nursing procedures.
• Assists with patient comfort measures and maintaining a clean, safe and organized patient environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-high school specialized training

Florida CNA license

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Make Every Patient Interaction Count.

At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies — bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones.

As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more — more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences and faster treatment — and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together.

Work Information

• Department: Observation Unit
• Shift: Nights
• Status: PRN
• Focus: Direct patient care and suppo

Join our Observation Unit team and work alongside nurses and other clinical professionals to provide compassionate, hands-on support to patients throughout their care.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director/Manager and Registered Nurses, the Nursing Assistant facilitates patient care by providing basic physical care and nursing procedures, assisting with patient comfort measures, and maintaining a clean, safe and organized patient environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Post-high school specialized training preferred

Licensure & Certification

• Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license preferred
• BLS required

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English